European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs
The Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) is a committee of the European Parliament that is responsible for protecting civil liberties and human rights, as listed in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union.
Responsibilities
Specifically, the committee deals with
European Public Prosecutor’s Office and other such agencies.[1]
However, its purview does not include gender-based discrimination, which is overseen by the Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality, and employment discrimination, which is overseen by the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs.[2]
Chairs
- 2004–2009: Jean-Louis Bourlanges (ALDE)[3]
- 2009–2014: Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D)[4]
- 2014–2019: Claude Moraes (S&D)
- 2019–present: Juan Fernando López Aguilar (S&D)[5]
Controversy
Green Party member and vice chair of the committee, expressed doubt about Voigt's ability to significantly influence the legislative process, but he did concede that "his presence could lead the public to question the European Parliament".[7]
See also
- European Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship
- Directorate-General for Justice
- European Commissioner for Home Affairs
- Directorate-General for Home Affairs
- Justice and Home Affairs Council (Council of the European Union)
References
- ^ a b "Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (under "Presentation and responsibilities")". European Parliament. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Committee on Employment and Social Affairs". European Parliament. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- European Voice, 21 July 2004.
- ^ Nicholas Hirst (26 June 2014), Left takes chairs of business committees in Parliament Politico Europe.
- ^ "Parliament's committees elect chairs and vice-chairs". European Parliament. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "Members". European Parliament Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ Crisp, James (17 July 2014). "Neo-Nazi takes seat on Parliament Civil Liberties Committee, Schulz furious (updated)". EurActiv.
External links
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